The National Weather Service anticipates the snow weather conditions to transition from snow to rain by Friday, January 20, 2012. Because there is significant snow accumulation on the ground that is expected to melt when warmer temperatures occur, there is concern of possible local flooding, especially in low areas. Residents and businesses are encouraged to be prepared and can find preparedness information at www.takewinterbystorm.org. The City seeks the help of residents to clear the storm drain grates of snow and debris. Storm updates are being posted on the City’s new Twitter account: @Kirklandgov.

Road and Sidewalk Maintenance; Road Closures

City Road Maintenance crews are concentrating their efforts to plow the “first priority” roadways as defined in the Priority Snow Removal Route” map.

New road closures:

NE 116th Street from 98th Avenue NE to 108th Avenue NE

100th Avenue NE between NE 116th Street and 120th Place

The following roads remain closed

NE 52nd Street between Lake Washington Boulevard and 108th Avenue.

NE 97th Street between 112th Avenue NE and 110th Avenue NE.

5th Avenue between Lake Street South and State Street South.

5th Place between 15th Avenue and 18th Avenue.

NE 104th Street between 113th Court NE and 111th Avenue NE.

Several steep slope roads are currently closed; including the side streets off of Market Street from 10th Avenue north to 19th Avenue.

Property owners adjacent to sidewalks are responsible for keeping them clear of snow and debris.

Road hazards within Kirkland can be reported to the 24/hour Public Works Maintenance Line at 425-587-3900.